1
as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
an ice pack will relieve the swelling
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2
as in to rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
the bellhop relieved him of his luggage and led him to the elevator
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Recent Examples of relieve
Rinsing nasal passageways with a saline solution can flush out allergens and relieve sneezing, runny nose, and congestion.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Such a process might appear wasteful and unnecessary to an impatient capitalist like Ramaswamy, who yearns only to relieve patients of their pain and suffering.
—Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Building an atmospheric river control spillway at New Bullards Bar Dam would target reducing peak flows downstream and relieving stress on the levee system during heavy atmospheric river events, said John James, Yuba Water’s director of resource planning, in the news release.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
Joy McCreary’s 12th-grade advanced literature class had just ended at Blair Middle and High School when a substitute teacher came to relieve her.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Such a process might appear wasteful and unnecessary to an impatient capitalist like Ramaswamy, who yearns only to relieve patients of their pain and suffering.
—Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Building an atmospheric river control spillway at New Bullards Bar Dam would target reducing peak flows downstream and relieving stress on the levee system during heavy atmospheric river events, said John James, Yuba Water’s director of resource planning, in the news release.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
Joy McCreary’s 12th-grade advanced literature class had just ended at Blair Middle and High School when a substitute teacher came to relieve her.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relieve
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Starting the hiring process doesn’t alleviate their workload in the interim.—
Nolan Hout,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The surfeit of interested workers has not alleviated the labor shortage.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Brianna, Holly and Miguel will enter the Atlantic rotation for 2025 and beyond, while Jake will replace John in the Pacific rotation.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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DoorDash replaces Margaritaville as MLP’s title sponsor.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Federal programs enacted during the Biden Administration, like the Inflation Reduction Act, have helped boost the country’s advanced manufacturing footprint.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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For example, whenever one of the kids had a spelling bee, everyone in the car would help recite the words.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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With drones, sniffer dogs and heavy machinery, rescue operators have been working around the clock to free dozens of people thought to be trapped inside.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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Removing them will free up space and improve performance.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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In November 2024, a superseding indictment was unsealed in a Brooklyn federal court for charges stemming from murders allegedly ordered and committed by national leaders, members and associates of MS-13.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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This month prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Diego filed a superseding indictment against Lundy and two co-defendants that further accused Lundy of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and money laundering.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Made with silicone, this teether has a variety of textures that are meant to soothe a baby’s sore gums.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
29 Mar. 2025
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Crafting and DIYs have surged this year, thanks to a rise in adult hobbies as people look for soothing ways to fill their free time.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Communities across the country have used program funds to help their cities and towns mitigate disasters, such as raising roads to keep them out of floodwaters or building underground storage units to prepare for droughts.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Conclusion Including international investments in your portfolio can mitigate home bias and provide diversification benefits, reducing risk and potentially enhancing returns.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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And because stablecoin issuers often secure their stablecoins by buying U.S. Treasuries, an increase in stablecoin demand could help ease the burden of the U.S.’s ballooning debt, proponents argue.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Mobilizing the tissue throughout the day by rolling your foot on a massage, lacrosse, or tennis ball can also ease discomfort, as can self-massage and ice, Dr. Malek says.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Relieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relieve. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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